Miyazaki man given certificate for being world's oldest male

Miyazaki man given certificate for being world's oldest male

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tomoji Tanabe, a 111-year-old resident of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, speaks after being presented with a certificate for being the world's oldest male from Britain's Guinness World Records on June 18. ''Not drinking alcohol is the best formula for keeping myself healthy,'' he said with a smile. (Kyodo)

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